Testing the Limits of Yourself & Your Bike Survey

[catherine010]

Hi,

My name is Catherine and I'm currently looking for people to participate in my research project. This project is part of my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology degree at Deakin University.

The project follows up a study conducted in 2008, which found that people high in psychological need for control (people who like a lot of control over their lives - if you like, ‘control freaks’!) were generally safer riders. However, we unexpectedly also found that these riders reported more performance of stunts (wheelies and wheel spins).

This study therefore aims to further explore the relationship between safety and stunting. Are those high in need for control seeking to test the limits of themselves and their bikes? Can stunting help you become a safer rider?

We are therefore looking for licenced on-road motorcycle riders, who have ridden within the last 24 months, to complete the confidential questionnaire that makes up this project.

If you're interested in participating, or just want to find out more, then please follow the link below:

http://www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/res ... clingstudy

[bwanainoz]

I just completed the survey - interesting set of questions. I think I fit the mould of a control freak???

[kev]

Me Too.
Not about being a control freak, but about doing the survey.
It is OK if you are tho because you can chose the answers. I found it interesting and am looking forward to getting the results.

[geoffcnc]

This is good for the club. Anyone who attains "control freak" status can put their hands up for next year's committee perhaps?

[Graham D]

Just completed the survey.

I hope it does some good and manages to counter the nonsense that comes out of the WA Road Safety Council.

[catherine010]

Thanks everyone for your interest and participation – it’s really appreciated.
Cheers, Catherine